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Soothing lavender, peppermint, and chamomile work gently with the aloe vera gel to soothe and calm sun-blistered skin. Coconut oil and shea butter moisturize and provide nutrients to skin, while the glycerin creates a smooth and easy spreading lotion.

INGREDIENTS

2 oz coconut oil
2 oz shea butter
1 tbsp aloe vera gel
1 tsp glycerin
3 drops lavender essential oil
3 drops peppermint essential oil
2 drops chamomile essential oil

DIRECTIONS

In a double boiler over medium heat, melt the coconut oil and shea butter. Blend well.
Remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients.
Allow to come to room temperature (mixture will become solid).
Using a hand blender, mix until texture is creamy. Add additional glycerin or aloe vera gel if you desire the texture to be softer.
Store sunburn lotion at room temperature in desired glass container.

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INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup sweet almond oil
1/4 cup coconut oil (solid, not fractionated)
1/4 cup beeswax pellets
3 tbsp non-nano zinc oxide
2 tbsp shea butter
1 tsp red raspberry seed oil
15 drops lavender essential oil

DIRECTIONS

In a glass bowl, mix all ingredients except lavender essential oil.
Place bowl over boiling water, creating a double boiler. Stir until all ingredients are melted.
Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool, stirring occasionally. Stir in lavender essential oil.
Apply before sun exposure, and reapply every two hours or as needed. Products with non-nano zinc oxide should not be rubbed in thoroughly but should be wiped on gently, leaving a filmy residue on the skin.

Note: This sun cream should not be expected to act in the same way as a chemical sunscreen. The shea butter, coconut oil, zinc oxide, and red raspberry seed oil have sun protection properties, but care should be taken to observe the skin frequently and reapply product as needed to prevent sun burn.

Category: Suncare

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